Born in Ohio. A resident of Knox, Knox County, Illinois when he enlisted in the 7th Illinois Cavalry for three years at Orange, Clark County, Illinois. Mustered in as a Private in Company D at Camp Butler, Illinois on 7 Sep 1861. Re-enlisted as Veteran Volunteer for three years at Germantown, Shelby County, Tennessee on 10 Feb 1864. Re-mustered in at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on 30 Mar 1864. Mustered out at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died at Fern Hill, Tacoma, Washington.